as in inheritance
something that is or may be inherited
left small bequests to all of her nieces and nephews
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Recent Examples of bequest
At the time the bequest was announced, Lee Kun-hee’s only son and corporate heir was in prison for bribery and other crimes; some have speculated that the donation created a favorable atmosphere for his eventual presidential pardon.
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Lori Waxman,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
Kroc's 2003 bequest was valued at more than $200 million at the time.
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David Folkenflik,
NPR,
15 Apr. 2026
Flowers and lignin were helpful bequests from seagrass land ancestors.
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David George Haskell,
Big Think,
27 Mar. 2026
In recent months, over 100 community members — including donors, volunteers, allies and program participants — have signed an open letter to the Center’s leadership expressing concerns about governance and transparency related to the bequest.
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Ted G Callam,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
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Lori Waxman,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
Kroc's 2003 bequest was valued at more than $200 million at the time.
—
David Folkenflik,
NPR,
15 Apr. 2026
Flowers and lignin were helpful bequests from seagrass land ancestors.
—
David George Haskell,
Big Think,
27 Mar. 2026
In recent months, over 100 community members — including donors, volunteers, allies and program participants — have signed an open letter to the Center’s leadership expressing concerns about governance and transparency related to the bequest.
—
Ted G Callam,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bequest
inheritance
Noun
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The executor uses estate assets to pay valid debts before distributing inheritances to beneficiaries.
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Spell out whether the money is a gift that may offset a future inheritance, or a loan that will be repaid.
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“Bequest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bequest. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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